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CFTC Acting Chair Pham Plans Roundtables to Address Crypto Challenges

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Updated: 1/28/2025
CFTC Acting Chair Pham Plans Roundtables to Address Crypto Challenges
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Caroline Pham, acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announces a forward-thinking initiative by organizing roundtable discussions with crypto leaders to tackle regulatory hurdles and policy gaps in the growing digital asset space.

Getting back to basics with roundtable talks

CFTC emphasizes collaboration with crypto stakeholders
Pham stated on Jan. 27 that the CFTC would hold discussions with industry leaders to address market structure issues, prediction markets, and policy gaps left unresolved by the previous administration. These talks aim to build a robust administrative record by incorporating expert opinions, studies, and public input.

Prediction markets under scrutiny again

Controversial platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket in focus
Prediction markets, which allow users to wager on real-world outcomes, remain a divisive issue. While popular for their accuracy in predicting elections, they have faced criticism and legal challenges. Pham’s inclusion of prediction markets in these discussions could reignite debates about their public interest impact.

New leadership, new direction

Trump's crypto-friendly overhaul in regulatory bodies
Pham’s appointment by President Trump signals a pivot toward greater crypto adoption. With former chair Rostin Behnam stepping down on Feb. 7, Pham has committed to fostering innovation while addressing conflicts of interest within the regulatory framework.

Balancing innovation and regulation

A forward-looking approach to crypto oversight
As digital assets revolutionize markets, Pham seeks to balance opportunities with risks. The roundtables, set to occur over several months, aim to align CFTC policies with the evolving crypto industry, signaling a new era of collaboration between regulators and stakeholders.

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